Making Hand Rolled Sushi with the Okami
This experience is suitable for people who love culture, adventure, and cute things.By joining this tour, you can experience the true hospitality culture of Kyoto.You can experience making hand-rolled sushi with the okami in a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse. You can see the culture and history of Kyoto, and experience the precious and special atmosphere of living in a local area. You can experience the unique experience of interacting with old things. Enjoy making hand-rolled sushi with the okami, using the Kyoto dialect. We hope you will immerse yourself in the local area and get a feel for the everyday life of Kyoto people. While you are making your sushi rolls, you will of course enjoy a homely atmosphere that will make you feel like you are in a homestay, so please come and visit us. We look forward to seeing you.This immersive local cultural experience will give you a deeper insight into the people of Kyoto.Come and make unforgettable memories with us in a Kyoto townhouse MACHIYA.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
2 Hour GuidedTour of Arashiyama Highlights
For an unforgettable sightseeing experience in Kyoto, Japan, the Arashiyama area is a must-visit destination! Explore the enchanting bamboo groves of Arashiyama, where you can stroll through towering stalks that create a serene and mysterious atmosphere. Discover the stunning Zen temple of Tenryu-ji and visit the tranquil Nonomiya Shrine, both embodying the essence of Japanese philosophy and spirituality.
This private tour is designed for travelers of all types—whether you’re an adventure seeker, a family with children, or a couple looking for romance. You can take your time to fully immerse yourself in the local culture, savoring every moment at your own pace. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you’ll gain insider insights into local attractions and hidden gems unique to the area. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with local traditions, making each encounter memorable. Join us to enjoy the beauty of Kyoto and create lasting memories!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cinematic Photoshoot in Kyoto, Arashiyama, and Osaka
Capture your unique journey through Japan with a personalized photography session that tells your story against the backdrop of the country’s stunning landscapes.
Each photoshoot is designed to blend your narrative with the charm of locations like Kyoto’s serene temples and Osaka’s vibrant streets. Whether it’s a solo portrait, a couple’s romantic shoot, or a family gathering, sessions include hundreds of images that reflect your chosen style. With professional editing and an emphasis on authenticity, your memories are transformed into visual treasures.
No overbooking, no middleman, no late arrivals, delivery on time.
Duration: 1 hr 10 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Arashiyama Highlights and Monkey Park in 3 Hours
Arashiyama captures the essence of Kyoto with its serene bamboo groves, historic temples, and stunning riverside views. Starting from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, this leisurely walk immerses you in the tranquility of the Bamboo Grove, where towering bamboo creates a natural tunnel. Next, visit the UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji Temple, renowned for its exquisite garden and Zen ambiance. Enjoy picturesque views at Togetsukyo Bridge and end with a visit to Iwatayama Monkey Park, where you can observe wild macaques in their natural habitat while taking in panoramic vistas of Kyoto. This tour is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive Kyoto experience in a single outing.
- Stroll through the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji Temple and its stunning gardens
- Capture views at Togetsukyo Bridge along the Katsura River
- Observe wild macaques at Iwatayama Monkey Park with panoramic city views
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM)
Book your Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka International Airport (ITM).
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Meeting with a Nameplate
• We track your Flight
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Duration: 1 hr 50 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Serene Garden Philosophy at Murin-an with Matcha Tea
What sets this tour apart is its quiet depth, cultural insight, and immersive pace—an experience that goes beyond sightseeing.
Unlike standard garden visits, this guided 90-minute tour invites you into the philosophy of Murin-an, a hidden gem of Kyoto’s modern garden heritage. With a knowledgeable local guide, you'll explore flowing water paths, learn how this landscape broke away from traditional Japanese garden design, and discover how it was lovingly restored to its original 100-year-old form by dedicated modern gardeners. Along the way, you’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the space in the way it was meant to be experienced: through stillness, movement, and presence.
The experience concludes with a peaceful café break inside the garden itself—matcha in hand, beauty before you. This is not a rushed tour—it’s a refined cultural pause, ideal for travelers who seek meaning, serenity, and a deeper connection to Kyoto’s living history.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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KOBE Private Walking Tour – 100% Personalized
Discover Kobe your way with a 100% personalized private tour designed around your interests, schedule, and travel style. Before your tour, simply tell us where you would like to go and what you would like to see or experience. We’ll help create a customized itinerary and share it with you in advance so you can review and confirm your plans.
Explore Kobe’s historic neighborhoods, traditional sake breweries, scenic harbor views, European-style architecture in Kitano-cho, Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe’s famous food culture, and more. You can also request assistance with restaurant reservations or special experiences before your tour.
On the day, your private guide will meet you at the agreed location and accompany you according to your confirmed itinerary.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups who want the flexibility to explore Kobe at their own pace.
Your interests. Your itinerary. Your Kobe experience.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Plant Based Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto
This class goes beyond the usual cooking lesson —you’ll learn the secret plant based ingredient that gives our gyoza its meaty texture, and discover an easy trick for making ramen noodles from scratch, no special equipment needed. The broth itself is rich and creamy, built on the deep umami of traditional dashi. It’s a hands on experience loved by vegans and meat-eaters alike.
Led by a former food writer with deep knowledge of Kyoto’s food scene, Yukari can also recommend the best restaurants around the city based on your taste.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Private Photo bike Tour
East course
This easygoing bike tour is all about capturing real family or couple moments in Kyoto. Of course for friend as well
We use electric bikes, so it’s super easy and comfortable for everyone. The tour will be around 3 hours. not too long tour!
We’ll ride along the peaceful Kamogawa riverside and
Along the way, we’ll stop casually to take candid photos and enjoy the atmosphere together — like a friend showing you around.
We can do quick coffee stop if you would like to have it.
you’ll receive about 20 edited photos within a few days — memories you can truly keep.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min – 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Painting Experience-Fun to Draw, Fun to Create-
Flow of plan
1 Greetings, explanation of how to use the brush (5 minutes)
2 paper sketches & practice (10 minutes)
(For foreigners, call on a calligraphy experience where you write your name in Japanese. Please take it home as a work.)
Let's draw on 3 fabrics! Combine your favorite color (40 minutes)
4We do heat treatment and give work on the spot (5 minutes)
Let's draw your favorite character and picture freely with your favorite color!
There are no rules for producing works! Let's enjoy it at will, totally freely! Of course, if there is a consultation such as "what kind of design is good", the staff will be happy to support you, so please rest assured.
With a small number of people, please enjoy the production slowly.
You can sit in the chair and enjoy painting at your own pace in the renovated Kyomachiya store. After the experience, heat treatment on the spot, so you can take your work home.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Customized Walking Tour in Kyoto
You can choose when to start, where and when to end, you can decide.
We create a customizable itinerary based on your request. We help you experience and discover Kyoto from the eye of a local, reaching the cultural attraction, explore with highlights tailored just for you.
Your choice, your call, you can decide to end the tour whenever you like or to continue til the end!
You choose; you decide the itinerary with help from an experienced guide!
Duration: 4–9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Nijo Castle Tour and Traditional Matcha Ceremony
Immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich history and culture with a private tour of Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This exclusive experience begins with a guided exploration of the castle's stunning architecture and gardens, where you'll learn about the fascinating Edo period. Afterward, enjoy a tranquil matcha tea ceremony in a cozy machiya-style tea room, hosted by an English-speaking instructor. This intimate setting allows you to ask questions and savor premium Uji matcha paired with seasonal sweets, all while embracing the Zen philosophy of 'Ichigo Ichie'. Perfect for couples and families seeking a deeper connection to Japan.
- Private guided tour of Nijo Castle with an expert guide
- Explore unique features like nightingale floors and samurai architecture
- Participate in an authentic matcha tea ceremony in a traditional setting
- Experience a blend of history and mindfulness in a private format
＊“The admission fee for Nijo Castle must be paid directly on-site.”
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tofu Shop Visit & Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto with Rita
Your local host Rita will give you an exciting introduction to authentic Japanese cuisine, starting with a brief tour of a tofu shop that was established 90 years ago! She will talk you through the process of how tofu is made from soy beans and describe the variety of products that can be made from tofu (please note that you will not see the entire process of making tofu, because the manufacturing starts early in the morning).
After your introduction to tofu, Rita will take you upstairs for your Japanese cooking class. You will have the opportunity to help prepare and taste the unique ingredients and seasonings that form the foundation of Japanese cuisine. Your cooking lesson with last about an hour and a half before you sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare over a fun conversation with Rita.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Curated Japanese Whisky Tasting
Guided Japanese whisky tasting in Kyoto run by an English-speaking certified whisky expert.
The tasting:
Enjoy a curated selection of 5 Japanese single malts in this friendly, interactive experience. Each tasting is limited to 4 participants, giving you plenty of opportunity to ask anything you want to know about Japanese whisky. Tastings last for approximately 90 minutes and are held at a small bar north of Nijo Station. It’s an area slightly off the normal tourist trail, but is easily accessible by public transport. A good opportunity to see a part of Kyoto you might not visit otherwise! Tastings are only held when the bar is closed, so there will be no random bar customers wandering through.
About me:
I’m half-Japanese, born and raised in Australia, but have called Kyoto home since 2012. I have a Whisky Expert qualification from the Japan Whisky Research Centre, and am just a general all-round whisky obsessive. Be warned, I can happily talk about whisky all day!
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Private Morning Meditation at Kyoto
Private Morning Meditation in Kyoto
Start your day in Kyoto’s serene mornings: Experience the city before the bustle begins, enjoying the tranquil light, quiet sounds, and peaceful atmosphere.
A fusion of tradition and wellness: Combine the ancient art of Shakyo (sutra calligraphy), the refined ritual of traditional matcha tea, and the relaxing techniques of Head Healing for a one-of-a-kind meditative experience.
Engage all your senses: See the morning light, hear the gentle brush strokes, smell the aroma of tea and ink, touch the brush and feel the healing touch, and taste authentic matcha — fully immersing in mindfulness.
Personalized and intimate: Designed for 1–2 participants, each guest alternates between calligraphy and head healing, ensuring a tailored and private experience.
A gateway to Japanese culture: This experience blends traditional practices with modern wellness, making it perfect for travelers seeking a meaningful, restorative, and uniquely Kyoto morning.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto: Ninna-ji, Stunning Pagoda and Gardens Tour in 1.5h
Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a glimpse into Kyoto's imperial history and serenity. Begin at the grand Nio Gate, where a knowledgeable guide shares the temple's rich story, dating back to the Heian period. Wander through the tranquil Goten gardens, admire the Omuro cherry grove, and visit the Kannon Hall and Kon-do. The five-story pagoda provides an ideal photo opportunity amidst a backdrop of timeless craftsmanship and seasonal beauty. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a peaceful escape into Kyoto's cultural treasures.
- Visit the historic Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Guided exploration of the serene Goten gardens and iconic structures
- Discover layers of spiritual and architectural heritage
- Perfect for history buffs and those seeking tranquility in Kyoto
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU Men's Plan Kimono and Yukata Rental
You will find it! Your own "special."
Mimosa is a small store, but has a full line of kimonos and accessories.
In this plan, you can choose your favorite standard kimono (yukata)!
Find your own special one and enjoy a wonderful sightseeing tour of Kyoto♪
Facing the Ichinenzaka slope of Kodaiji Temple, Mimosa is ideal for sightseeing in Kyoto.
Once you change into a kimono and step outside, you will see the cobblestone pavement scenery that is typical of Kyoto.
It is also a great place to start sightseeing right away.
Located in a historical townscape typical of Kyoto,
The "Kyoto-like" interior of a renovated Kyo-machiya.
You can get ready while enjoying the retro atmosphere!
Hospitality that only a small store can offer.
we treat our customers with meticulous service!
Compared to other stores, you can choose kimonos and accessories in a more relaxed atmosphere.
If you have any questions about coordination, feel free to ask the staff.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Miko Small Group Experience at Takenobu Inari Jinja Shrine
Let’s try to "Miko experience" in the tranquil and crisp air of the shrine! You can enjoy the captivating world of Japanese tradition with a Miko (shrine-maiden) experience at the shrine, where you can do authentic white robes and red skirts, immersing yourself in a serene and invigorating atmosphere that refreshes your mind and purifies your spirit.
※Please noted any ladies over 12 years old can join this experience
Duration: 1 hr 40 min
Kyoto: Maiko Tea Ceremony ＆ Maiko Dance Show on Noh Stage(1hour)
Discover Japanese tea culture and maiko traditions in this unique Kyoto experience. Learn the history of tea, from the monk Eisai to Sen no Rikyu, and explore the shared roots of tea ceremony and maiko culture.
Enjoy a maiko dance performance and watch her demonstrate the traditional tea ceremony. Learn the spirit of *ichigo ichie* (one time, one meeting) and *wa kei sei jaku* (harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility).
Enjoy Japanese sweets, learn tea etiquette, and whisk your own bowl of matcha. The experience concludes with a maiko dance and a photo opportunity with her on the traditional Noh stage.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Golden Pavilion Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine Tour
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s rich culture and history with our tour of three iconic landmarks. Begin at Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), where the gold-leaf facade reflects over a tranquil pond, capturing Zen perfection in its gardens. Next, visit Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hillside with sweeping views of Kyoto. Marvel at its wooden stage and drink from the Otowa Waterfall for health, longevity, or academic success. Conclude at Fushimi Inari Shrine, walking through the famous Senbon Torii, exploring smaller shrines and stone fox statues, and enjoying panoramic views from Yotsutsuji Intersection.
Duration: 8–9 hours
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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha Night Tour with Guide
Discover a side of Fushimi Inari Taisha few ever see—after dark. As the crowds fade and silence takes over, follow your expert guide through glowing vermilion torii gates and forested mountain paths under the stars. This exclusive night experience reveals a mystical, serene world hidden within one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. With panoramic night views of the city from Mount Inari and the comfort of a local guide, you’ll explore safely and meaningfully. Perfect for travelers seeking beauty, mystery, and a deeper connection to Kyoto’s spiritual heart.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Japanese Tea Ceremony
【A Hundred-Year Villa and Elegant Garden】
Located near the “Sakurabashi” bridge on the Philosopher’s Path, Kiriyama Kaikan is a historical villa with over a hundred years of heritage and a serene Japanese garden. Here, you can experience the true essence of the tea aesthetics once cherished by nobles and Zen monks.
【Matcha vs Sencha Experience】
▸ Matcha (Powdered Green Tea Ceremony)
Experience the Zen spirit of wabi-sabi through the refined and formal “Senke” style of tea ceremony.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Japanese music concert
〇 It's a luxurious private live!
A performer will play the traditional Japanese instruments just for you. Please enjoy the sounds of Koto-Japanese harp and feel the world of Koto up close.
〇 Sit in a chair and enjoy yourself.
You can sit on a chair and relax in the shop which is a renovated Kyomachiya-traditional Japanese house. Why don't you hold a hidden concert just for you in the atmosphere of local Kyoto, which is different from the tourist spots?
〇Enjoy the sounds of authentic Japanese musical instruments.
Why don't you feel the splendor of traditional Japanese music at your leisure?
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
京都でアップサイクルされた大豆粕を使った味噌作り
• Make Japanese miso with a sustainable twist using upcycled soy pulp (okara), a byproduct of soy milk and tofu, instead of whole soybeans.
• Take home 3 PDF recipes: okara miso, traditional miso, and miso made with boiled soybeans.
• Take your handmade miso home and ferment it yourself.
• Private sessions available from ¥27,000.
Duration: 1 hour